Forensic Science Graduate Program Example Timelines
Investigative Concentration
Chemistry Concentration
Forensic Science (Chemistry Concentration)
Example M.S. Timeline / Coursework
YEAR 1
- Fall
- FSCI 5308 Fundamentals of Forensic Science (3)
- FSCI 5353 Research Methods in Forensic Science (3)
- ENTX 6351/6352 Analytical Toxicology Lect. and Lab (6)
- FSCI 5256 Forensic Toxicology (2)
Total Credit hours 14
- Spring
- FSCI 5101 Seminar in Forensic Science (1)
- FSCI 5331 Forensic Science and the Law (3)
- FSCI 5350 Crime Scene Investigation (3)
- FSCI 5352 Ethics in Forensic Science (3)
- FSCI 5254 Introduction to Forensic Drug Chemistry (2)
Total Credit hours 12
YEAR 2
-Fall
- BTEC 5301 Introduction to Biotechnology (3)
- FSCI 5257 Explosives and Arson investigation (2)
- Approved Elective (3)
- FSCI 6000 Thesis (3)
Total Credit hours 11
- Spring
- FSCI 5355 Trace Evidence Analysis (3)
- FSCI 5257 Report Writing and Expert Testimony (2)
- FSCI 6000 Thesis (3)
Total Credit hours 8
Forensic Science (Investigative Concentration)
Example M.S. Timeline / Coursework
YEAR 1
-Fall
- FSCI 5308 Fundamentals of Forensic Science (3)
- FSCI 5353 Research Methods in Forensic Science (3)
- FSCI 5251 Serial Crime (2)
- Approved Elective (1 of 1) (3)
Total Credit hours 11
- Spring
- FSCI 5101 Seminar in Forensic Science (1)
- FSCI 5331 Forensic Science and the Law (3)
- FSCI 5350 Crime Scene Investigation (3)
- FSCI 5352 Ethics in Forensic Science (3)
- FSCI 5258 Profiling and Investigative Science (2)
Total Credit hours 12
-Summer
FSCI 6031 Internship in FSCI (3)
YEAR 2
-Fall
- BTEC 5301 Introduction to Biotechnology (3)
- FSCI 5252 Foundations of Homeland Defense & Security (2)
- Approved Elective Elective (2 of 3) (3)
Total Credit hours 8
-Spring
- FSCI 5355 Trace Evidence Analysis (3)
- FSCI 5257 Report Writing and Expert Testimony (2)
- Approve Elective Elective (3 of 3) (3)
- FSCI 6031 Internship (3)
Total Credit hours 8
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